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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The newlywed Munroes purchase a rundown, ramshackle cottage and plan to fix it up themselves, primarily to escape their meddling father. However, they haven't appreciated the scope of the work required to get the place up to scratch.. They have no choice but to seek outside help. When Builder, Josh Wicks, arrives on the scene, the bills start going through the roof... Written by Henry Blyth (The Bulldog Breed) and Jack Davies (Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines), Father Came Too! is a classic comedy in the Rank and Ealing mould. ...Father Came Too! ( We Want to Live Alone )
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28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
From the sane people that brought you "The Fast Lady", here is another British comedy classic!
Stanley Baxter is great of course, but the real star here is the magnificent James Robertson Justice. The man lights up the screen with his booming presence and yes, he does bellow "Nincompoop!" at some poor individual in this film too!
Stanley Baxter is great of course, but the real star here is the magnificent James Robertson Justice. The man lights up the screen with his booming presence and yes, he does bellow "Nincompoop!" at some poor individual in this film too!
Classic moment is his hefty slap on the backside as a morning alarm call for poor old Stanley Baxter (Dexter).
Sadly no extras, but good sound and picture and the original trailer. Fans of decent British comedy, the type they no longer make, will love this gem. Also features a young Ronnie Barker.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Dexter Munroe (Stanley Baxter) and his lovely wife, Juliet (Sally Smith), live with Sally's father, Sir Beverley Grant (James Robertson Justice). Sir Beverley is a quiet, considerate, generous man (you reckon?) and cannot understand why his daughter and son-in-law should want to move into their own house! Naturally, one wouldn't, even when the said father-in-law enters the marital bedroom early in the morning, opens the curtains, kisses his daughter on the cheek, then spanks his son-in-law's backside!!
Dexter is determined not to allow this to continue and recruits local estate agent and amateur dramatist, Roddy Chipfield (Leslie Phillips) to find them their perfect, country retreat! For the charming newly-weds, he finds "April Cottage", with oak beams, a well and charming views, but in need of just a little attention! The house is up for auction and Dexter and Juliet manage to bid against each other, thus raising the purchase price, but they secure their dream cottage.
That is where the simple life ends and their interfering father-in-law decides to interfere with everything! Of course, Sir Beverley knows everything about, well, everything, including refurbishing a house, electrics, plumbing and keeping the builders (Ronnie Barker and Kenneth Cope) happy! Poor Dexter's finances aren't looking quite so good, though, but he is determined not to take a Penny from his father-in-law!
If the house is ever to be finished, it will take a miracle and if Dexter and Juliet are ever to have peace and quiet, they'll need to pursuade "daddy" to move out!!
Things go from bad to worse for poor Dexter, who soon loses his job as well as his mind! Can things get any worse? Will Roddy win the respect from Sir Beverley? Can Dexter's marriage survive? What of the house?
A classic, English farce! Some beautiful shots of a by-gone country, a touch of slapstick. It is only dated if all you ever watch is modern "Soaps" and "in-your-face" "humour"!
It is relaxing, completely stupid and lighthearded enjoyment!
Dexter is determined not to allow this to continue and recruits local estate agent and amateur dramatist, Roddy Chipfield (Leslie Phillips) to find them their perfect, country retreat! For the charming newly-weds, he finds "April Cottage", with oak beams, a well and charming views, but in need of just a little attention! The house is up for auction and Dexter and Juliet manage to bid against each other, thus raising the purchase price, but they secure their dream cottage.
That is where the simple life ends and their interfering father-in-law decides to interfere with everything! Of course, Sir Beverley knows everything about, well, everything, including refurbishing a house, electrics, plumbing and keeping the builders (Ronnie Barker and Kenneth Cope) happy! Poor Dexter's finances aren't looking quite so good, though, but he is determined not to take a Penny from his father-in-law!
If the house is ever to be finished, it will take a miracle and if Dexter and Juliet are ever to have peace and quiet, they'll need to pursuade "daddy" to move out!!
Things go from bad to worse for poor Dexter, who soon loses his job as well as his mind! Can things get any worse? Will Roddy win the respect from Sir Beverley? Can Dexter's marriage survive? What of the house?
A classic, English farce! Some beautiful shots of a by-gone country, a touch of slapstick. It is only dated if all you ever watch is modern "Soaps" and "in-your-face" "humour"!
It is relaxing, completely stupid and lighthearded enjoyment!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Firstly, Very Important Person, next, The Fast Lady, now from the same team, Father Came Too.
Though not as generally popular as its two stablemates, this is still cheerful lighthearted fare, about a newlywed couple, Dexter Munro (Stanley Baxter) and his wife, Juliet (Sally Smith) who reside in the impressive home of the brides father, stage actor Sir Beverly Grant (James Robertson Justice).
Dexter desperately wants to escape his larger-than life and well-intentioned, but intrusive father in-law by buying a house for Juliet and himself.
Finally one morning, after his regular wake-up call - a slap on the bottom from his father in-law, Dexter starts the search, once the new home "Rose Cottage" is chosen, the problems begin because Dexter has forgotten to hire a surveyor, then the builders estimates spiral out of control.
With one calamity after another, the worry causes Dexter to lose his job, and after his wife leaves him after a row, an electrical fault (caused by interference from Dexter's father in-law) causes a fire which burns the house down, but theres still a happy ending.
Among a host of familiar faces, Leslie Phillips stars as the estate agent, Roderick Chipfield, who continually fawns around Sir Beverly Grant, hoping to get a chance to perform on the big stage.
also appearing are Ronnie Barker and Kenneth Cope, as two of the builders.
This dvd also features the cinema trailer, also, picture and sound quality are very good.
Though not as generally popular as its two stablemates, this is still cheerful lighthearted fare, about a newlywed couple, Dexter Munro (Stanley Baxter) and his wife, Juliet (Sally Smith) who reside in the impressive home of the brides father, stage actor Sir Beverly Grant (James Robertson Justice).
Dexter desperately wants to escape his larger-than life and well-intentioned, but intrusive father in-law by buying a house for Juliet and himself.
Finally one morning, after his regular wake-up call - a slap on the bottom from his father in-law, Dexter starts the search, once the new home "Rose Cottage" is chosen, the problems begin because Dexter has forgotten to hire a surveyor, then the builders estimates spiral out of control.
With one calamity after another, the worry causes Dexter to lose his job, and after his wife leaves him after a row, an electrical fault (caused by interference from Dexter's father in-law) causes a fire which burns the house down, but theres still a happy ending.
Among a host of familiar faces, Leslie Phillips stars as the estate agent, Roderick Chipfield, who continually fawns around Sir Beverly Grant, hoping to get a chance to perform on the big stage.
also appearing are Ronnie Barker and Kenneth Cope, as two of the builders.
This dvd also features the cinema trailer, also, picture and sound quality are very good.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dreadful
Imagine a "Carry On" film - but without any jokes. Yup - that's how bad this film is. It is without a doubt one of the worst films I have ever seen. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ex-King Zog
Sadly, past it's 'sell by' date!
See my Review of Brothers in Law, to read of the problems with 'out of date' humour. This film came out in the 1960's. It was very funny and was enjoyed by many people. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Roy Anderson
father came too
the best film every they should make them like this now ,i have been looking for this film for about three years can not wait to watch it .
Published on 30 July 2005
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